What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281 is a Bronze Dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription CAESAR DIVI AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VII. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription VESTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.7g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Titus Dupondius, Vesta reverse (RIC II.1 281)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.7g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR DIVI AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VII

Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right

Reverse

VESTA S C

Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281 is a dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.7g, 29mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281 is a Bronze Dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription CAESAR DIVI AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VII. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription VESTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 281 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.7g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.